Gujarat Giants (GGW) will face UP Warriors (UPW) in the third match of Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025). The game will be played on February 16 at 7:30 pm at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Team Standings and Recent Form
Gujarat Giants: Recent Performance
Gujarat Giants scored 201 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their first match of WPL 2025, but due to the disappointing performance of the bowlers, they had to face defeat by 6 wickets in this match. Captain Ashley Gardner played an unbeaten inning of 79 runs in 37 balls, while Beth Mooney scored 56 runs in 42 balls. In bowling, Gardner took 2 wickets for 33 runs in 3 overs, but the other bowlers could not perform well.
UP Warriors: Team Overview
UP Warriors is going to play its first match this season. The team’s performance was not good last season, but this time the team will hope for a better performance under the leadership of captain Deepti Sharma. The team includes world-class players like Chamari Atapattu, Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Ecclestone, who strengthen the team.
GGW vs UPW: Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Giants (GGW):
Beth Mooney (wicketkeeper), Laura Wolfart, Harleen Deol, Ashley Gardner (captain), Deandra Dottin, Dayalan Hemalatha, Simran Sheikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Kashvi Gautam.
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UP Warriors (UPW):
Chamari Atapattu, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma (captain), Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Alana King, Uma Chhetri (wicketkeeper), Anjali Sarwani.
GGW vs UPW: Key Players to Watch
Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants):
Gujarat Giants captain and all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner will be the most important player of the team. In her last match, she played a stormy innings of 79 runs in 37 balls and also contributed to bowling. Her all-round ability can change the course of the match.
Tahlia McGrath (UP Warriors):
Australian all-rounder Tahlia McGrath is the most important player of the UP Warriors. She stabilizes the team in the middle order and can also bat aggressively when needed. Her strike rate in T20 international cricket is above 140, which shows her strong performance.
Pitch Report and Conditions
The pitch at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, is considered favorable for batsmen, and high-scoring matches are common. Although fast bowlers may receive some help in the beginning, overall, the pitch is batsman-friendly. In the last match, Gujarat Giants scored 201 runs here, which Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully chased. Therefore, the team winning the toss may decide to bowl first so that the batting can be taken advantage of in the second inning.
Match Prediction
Gujarat Giants’ batting looks strong, but they need to improve their bowling. On the other hand, the UP Warriors’ team looks balanced, consisting of experienced batsmen and good bowlers. If the UP Warriors’ bowling unit manages to control the Gujarat batsmen, they can take the lead in this match. Overall, this is expected to be an exciting match with tough competition between the two teams.
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